Welcome geo-adventurers to Pearland, TX, the next stop on your worldwide GeoTour! Are you pre-peared to hunt for Geocaches amidst beautiful scenery, miles of hiking trails, and lush parks? Are you hoping to spot a rare bird and learn about Pearland’s history as you go? Good news-you’re in the right place!
The Delores Fenwick Nature Center (DFNC) is Pearland’s newest environmental education facility. The Nature Center aims to provide hands-on educational opportunities to the community through programs, workshops, and field trips. A state-of-the-art classroom easily accommodates 50 guests and features a smart board system and built-in speakers to provide a deluxe indoor learning experience. An outdoor pavilion provides opportunities for outdoor learning and the attached picnic tables overlooking the ponds make for a nice sitting area. The Great Room features live animal exhibits, touchable bio-facts, and a craft table.
Admission to the Nature Center and the surrounding trails is FREE. Programs and workshops are subject to additional fees.
Amenities include: Freshwater, native fish aquarium
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Live animal exhibits
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Touch table
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Craft table
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Interactive exhibits
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Classroom, with smart board and speakers
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Outdoor pavilion and porch with picnic tables and benches
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~ 2 miles of walking/running trails
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Native bird rookeries
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Line & pole fishing
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Access to the Edible Fruit Trail
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Access to the Fite Road bat colony observation area
The cache is located somewhere inside the building. Please be respectful of the flora, fauna, amphibians, and reptiles who reside here. You’re looking for an ammo box.
The Nature Center is open from 9AM-5PM Tuesday-Saturday, and closed on Sundays and Mondays
Good luck, and happy caching!